Let me get this right: Paid $350 for an Rx, it doesn't work, pharmacy tells me I can't return it?

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Walgreens claims it's against federal and state laws to accept returns of prescriptions. And looking around that seems to be true. And it's illegal for me to sell my Rx to someone else.

Due to some complications with a different Rx I was taking for nausea could cause my heart to stop, so was switched to something else. I was paying $9 for 90 of what I was taking. I picked up this other one after the doc learned of the other factors and switched me to another anti-nausea pill. $343 for 10 of them. I've since taken 2 and they do absolutely nothing. I have to turn around and take the ones I'm supposed to be off of.

So left with a product that does nothing, and being $343 lighter. The pharmacy says that it's illegal for them to accept returns. Why not send them back to the manufacturer like any other industry does?

Sometimes seems like the only thing that will ever cause some change in the direction of healthcare is when someone flips because of something similar and does another Oaklahoma City.

 

[Whaspe]

I think it has to do with the message they try to send... should always finish the prescription. What a nightmare it would be if everyone realized that their medicine cabinets full of unused presciptions could actually be worth something. BTW, I'd chat more with your doctor. If he/she isn't giving the proper meds, or they aren't doing the job; you should have that checked out.

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: Whaspe
I think it has to do with the message they try to send... should always finish the prescription. What a nightmare it would be if everyone realized that their medicine cabinets full of unused presciptions could actually be worth something. BTW, I'd chat more with your doctor. If he/she isn't giving the proper meds, or they aren't doing the job; you should have that checked out.

The "should always use the prescription" stuff is so very dangerous. I told a doctor that I was allergic to a med. He insisted that I try it. I was allergic to it. If I had used the prescription, it WOULD HAVE killed me.

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
Walgreens claims it's against federal and state laws to accept returns of prescriptions. And looking around that seems to be true. And it's illegal for me to sell my Rx to someone else.

Due to some complications with a different Rx I was taking for nausea could cause my heart to stop, so was switched to something else. I was paying $9 for 90 of what I was taking. I picked up this other one after the doc learned of the other factors and switched me to another anti-nausea pill. $343 for 10 of them. I've since taken 2 and they do absolutely nothing. I have to turn around and take the ones I'm supposed to be off of.

So left with a product that does nothing, and being $343 lighter. The pharmacy says that it's illegal for them to accept returns. Why not send them back to the manufacturer like any other industry does?

Complain to the doctor that prescribed the med. He is the one ultimately responsible. If a few of them had to "take their own medicine", perhaps they would become a little more medical and a little less commission and perks from the pharma companies.

Sometimes seems like the only thing that will ever cause some change in the direction of healthcare is when someone flips because of something similar and does another Oaklahoma City.

Wonder how I did that? What I meant to say is that you should take the issue back to the doctor. He/she is ultimately responsible. If they had to eat a few of these new and pricey meds instead of winning trips for selling them, they would become more medical and a little less commercial.

 

[Whaspe]

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: Whaspe
I think it has to do with the message they try to send... should always finish the prescription. What a nightmare it would be if everyone realized that their medicine cabinets full of unused presciptions could actually be worth something. BTW, I'd chat more with your doctor. If he/she isn't giving the proper meds, or they aren't doing the job; you should have that checked out.

The "should always use the prescription" stuff is so very dangerous. I told a doctor that I was allergic to a med. He insisted that I try it. I was allergic to it. If I had used the prescription, it WOULD HAVE killed me.

Your doctor should be reported. Presciptions are given out to frivolously and needlessly. If you have issues with a doctor, get a second opinion. As a whole we are overdrugging ourselves way too much.

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: Whaspe

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: Whaspe
I think it has to do with the message they try to send... should always finish the prescription. What a nightmare it would be if everyone realized that their medicine cabinets full of unused presciptions could actually be worth something. BTW, I'd chat more with your doctor. If he/she isn't giving the proper meds, or they aren't doing the job; you should have that checked out.

The "should always use the prescription" stuff is so very dangerous. I told a doctor that I was allergic to a med. He insisted that I try it. I was allergic to it. If I had used the prescription, it WOULD HAVE killed me.

Your doctor should be reported. Presciptions are given out to frivolously and needlessly. If you have issues with a doctor, get a second opinion. As a whole we are overdrugging ourselves way too much.

You can bet I did get a second opinion and won 65K to boot! The lawyer got 30K of it though!

 

[Whaspe]

Nice

 

[joshw10]

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: Whaspe

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: Whaspe
I think it has to do with the message they try to send... should always finish the prescription. What a nightmare it would be if everyone realized that their medicine cabinets full of unused presciptions could actually be worth something. BTW, I'd chat more with your doctor. If he/she isn't giving the proper meds, or they aren't doing the job; you should have that checked out.

The "should always use the prescription" stuff is so very dangerous. I told a doctor that I was allergic to a med. He insisted that I try it. I was allergic to it. If I had used the prescription, it WOULD HAVE killed me.

Your doctor should be reported. Presciptions are given out to frivolously and needlessly. If you have issues with a doctor, get a second opinion. As a whole we are overdrugging ourselves way too much.

You can bet I did get a second opinion and won 65K to boot! The lawyer got 30K of it though!

damn liberals filling our courts with frivilous lawsuits and being solely responsible for the rising cost of health care

 

[fornax]

Originally posted by: Condor

Wonder how I did that? What I meant to say is that you should take the issue back to the doctor. He/she is ultimately responsible. If they had to eat a few of these new and pricey meds instead of winning trips for selling them, they would become more medical and a little less commercial.

Good point. Doctors have become worse than pimps when prescribing drugs. If the doctor prescribed it and it's not working, he can have it, and you get your $$$ back.

 

[Stunt]

First off I want to send my sincere sympathy to the OP for the expensive drugs recommended by his doctor. Unfortunately, I have to support the distributer's stance on the issue. It just doesn't make sense to allow people to return drugs if they do not work. The risks of having incorrect drugs come back into circulation are just too great.

You may think that most products are returnable, but I suggest considering idustries where the produst is a consumable. Would you be accepting of people giving food back to the grocery store? gasoline to the pumps? mutual funds to fund managers?

These experts suggested a solution to your problem and you took their advice; you were the one who made a commitment based on their views. Fact is, these potential cures are only recommendations, much like mutual funds. If they do not perform, you cannot ask for your money back. All I can suggest is pick a new doctor, suggest pharma controls on prices, and understand the risks involved in variable solutions.

 

[rahvin]

Originally posted by: fornax

Originally posted by: Condor

Wonder how I did that? What I meant to say is that you should take the issue back to the doctor. He/she is ultimately responsible. If they had to eat a few of these new and pricey meds instead of winning trips for selling them, they would become more medical and a little less commercial.

Good point. Doctors have become worse than pimps when prescribing drugs. If the doctor prescribed it and it's not working, he can have it, and you get your $$$ back.

Recognizing that half the people that post on AT are children who don't know a damn thing about the world this comment doesn't really supprise me. Doctors have an oath that they follow, although I don't doubt there are some bad doctors out there (I have encountered a couple) the vast majority of them are consumate professionals and to besmirch them all with these libelous statements is a perfect statement of your ignorance.

 

[joshw10]

Originally posted by: fornax

Originally posted by: Condor

Wonder how I did that? What I meant to say is that you should take the issue back to the doctor. He/she is ultimately responsible. If they had to eat a few of these new and pricey meds instead of winning trips for selling them, they would become more medical and a little less commercial.

Good point. Doctors have become worse than pimps when prescribing drugs. If the doctor prescribed it and it's not working, he can have it, and you get your $$$ back.

should you get a refund on unsuccessful surgery as well?

if you dont want doctors to be salesmen why do you expect a return policy like Best Buy?

 

[fornax]

Originally posted by: joshw10

should you get a refund on unsuccessful surgery as well?

if you dont want doctors to be salesmen why do you expect a return policy like Best Buy?

Absolutely, wouldn't you? So I pay to, say, have my appendix removed, but he screws up or removes my kidney. You're saying I should just go home quietly?

As far as the prescription goes, he should be professional enough to offer me a pill or two to see if it works, not prescribe an expensive medicine and then just shrug and say, "sorry it don't work for you".

 

[fornax]

Originally posted by: rahvin
Recognizing that half the people that post on AT are children who don't know a damn thing about the world this comment doesn't really supprise me. Doctors have an oath that they follow, although I don't doubt there are some bad doctors out there (I have encountered a couple) the vast majority of them are consumate professionals and to besmirch them all with these libelous statements is a perfect statement of your ignorance.

I wasn't aware the oath was "prescribe the most expensive drug out there and if possible, fill it at the pharmacy I own". Sure, there are professionals among doctors, but my limited (thankfully) experience is that they are far and few between. Many of them were among the worst students in college. There was an interesting paper on the average GRE scores of different disciplines. Best: astronomy and physics. Worst: a bunch of humanitarian "sciences" and medical doctors. As with any profession, there are good, bad, and ugly. But it seems that lately the last two categories are far too prevalent in the medical professions.

 

[rahvin]

Originally posted by: fornax

Originally posted by: rahvin
Recognizing that half the people that post on AT are children who don't know a damn thing about the world this comment doesn't really supprise me. Doctors have an oath that they follow, although I don't doubt there are some bad doctors out there (I have encountered a couple) the vast majority of them are consumate professionals and to besmirch them all with these libelous statements is a perfect statement of your ignorance.

I wasn't aware the oath was "prescribe the most expensive drug out there and if possible, fill it at the pharmacy I own". Sure, there are professionals among doctors, but my limited (thankfully) experience is that they are far and few between. Many of them were among the worst students in college. There was an interesting paper on the average GRE scores of different disciplines. Best: astronomy and physics. Worst: a bunch of humanitarian "sciences" and medical doctors. As with any profession, there are good, bad, and ugly. But it seems that lately the last two categories are far too prevalent in the medical professions.

Your limited experience and opinion are both garbage. You attack and libel an entire profession based on what? An anecdotal experience posted on the internet? It's a consumate statement of your intelligence. Grow up.

 

[joshw10]

Originally posted by: fornax

Originally posted by: joshw10

should you get a refund on unsuccessful surgery as well?

if you dont want doctors to be salesmen why do you expect a return policy like Best Buy?

Absolutely, wouldn't you? So I pay to, say, have my appendix removed, but he screws up or removes my kidney. You're saying I should just go home quietly?

As far as the prescription goes, he should be professional enough to offer me a pill or two to see if it works, not prescribe an expensive medicine and then just shrug and say, "sorry it don't work for you".

i meant more along the lines of something like open heart surgery

 

[CanOWorms]

Originally posted by: fornax

Originally posted by: rahvin
Recognizing that half the people that post on AT are children who don't know a damn thing about the world this comment doesn't really supprise me. Doctors have an oath that they follow, although I don't doubt there are some bad doctors out there (I have encountered a couple) the vast majority of them are consumate professionals and to besmirch them all with these libelous statements is a perfect statement of your ignorance.

I wasn't aware the oath was "prescribe the most expensive drug out there and if possible, fill it at the pharmacy I own". Sure, there are professionals among doctors, but my limited (thankfully) experience is that they are far and few between. Many of them were among the worst students in college. There was an interesting paper on the average GRE scores of different disciplines. Best: astronomy and physics. Worst: a bunch of humanitarian "sciences" and medical doctors. As with any profession, there are good, bad, and ugly. But it seems that lately the last two categories are far too prevalent in the medical professions.

Doctors take the GRE?

 

[Amplifier]

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
Walgreens claims it's against federal and state laws to accept returns of prescriptions. And looking around that seems to be true. And it's illegal for me to sell my Rx to someone else.

Due to some complications with a different Rx I was taking for nausea could cause my heart to stop, so was switched to something else. I was paying $9 for 90 of what I was taking. I picked up this other one after the doc learned of the other factors and switched me to another anti-nausea pill. $343 for 10 of them. I've since taken 2 and they do absolutely nothing. I have to turn around and take the ones I'm supposed to be off of.

So left with a product that does nothing, and being $343 lighter. The pharmacy says that it's illegal for them to accept returns. Why not send them back to the manufacturer like any other industry does?

Sometimes seems like the only thing that will ever cause some change in the direction of healthcare is when someone flips because of something similar and does another Oaklahoma City.

Pot is cheaper than that.

 

[Colt45]

gravol? weed?

little more economical

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Meh, people are too stupid for words.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

I don't think the guy is a turd. I've had GI problems since I was born. I saw him for the past several years. But wasn't getting anywhere and been on every stomach drug out there, had every test, and decided to go to a different doctor. I saw a new guy for a couple of years and he couldn't figure anything out either. The only thing that they didn't try was a camera pill that you swallow that takes pics through the whole "trip."

The insurance company wouldn't cover it (was a couple of thousand bucks) unless I had internal bleeding, which I didn't have.

But back on the meds, I'm pretty sure that the pill doesn't cost $34 to manufacture. As with any other industry, the items are sent back to the manufacturer and the distributor is given a credit. All the pharam co. has to do is destroy them. These are individually packaged. I'm paying for the R&D and advertising.

I'll probably just end up selling it on the Internet (it's a very...nice drug, absolutely no side effects, was made for chemo patients who feel barfy) or giving it to some poor folk who can't afford it.

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: joshw10

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: Whaspe

Originally posted by: Condor

Originally posted by: Whaspe
I think it has to do with the message they try to send... should always finish the prescription. What a nightmare it would be if everyone realized that their medicine cabinets full of unused presciptions could actually be worth something. BTW, I'd chat more with your doctor. If he/she isn't giving the proper meds, or they aren't doing the job; you should have that checked out.

The "should always use the prescription" stuff is so very dangerous. I told a doctor that I was allergic to a med. He insisted that I try it. I was allergic to it. If I had used the prescription, it WOULD HAVE killed me.

Your doctor should be reported. Presciptions are given out to frivolously and needlessly. If you have issues with a doctor, get a second opinion. As a whole we are overdrugging ourselves way too much.

You can bet I did get a second opinion and won 65K to boot! The lawyer got 30K of it though!

damn liberals filling our courts with frivilous lawsuits and being solely responsible for the rising cost of health care

You won't find me posting anything close to that. I firmly believe that law suits get rid of bad doctors and that the issue in the industry is one of greed by doctors and people within the health care industry. That is why all of my postings on the issue say lets solve the real problems.

 

[imported_Condor]

Originally posted by: rahvin

Originally posted by: fornax

Originally posted by: Condor

Wonder how I did that? What I meant to say is that you should take the issue back to the doctor. He/she is ultimately responsible. If they had to eat a few of these new and pricey meds instead of winning trips for selling them, they would become more medical and a little less commercial.

Good point. Doctors have become worse than pimps when prescribing drugs. If the doctor prescribed it and it's not working, he can have it, and you get your $$$ back.

Recognizing that half the people that post on AT are children who don't know a damn thing about the world this comment doesn't really supprise me. Doctors have an oath that they follow, although I don't doubt there are some bad doctors out there (I have encountered a couple) the vast majority of them are consumate professionals and to besmirch them all with these libelous statements is a perfect statement of your ignorance.

Then they should work to clean up the industry.

 

[zendari]

Originally posted by: fornax

Originally posted by: joshw10

should you get a refund on unsuccessful surgery as well?

if you dont want doctors to be salesmen why do you expect a return policy like Best Buy?

Absolutely, wouldn't you? So I pay to, say, have my appendix removed, but he screws up or removes my kidney. You're saying I should just go home quietly?

As far as the prescription goes, he should be professional enough to offer me a pill or two to see if it works, not prescribe an expensive medicine and then just shrug and say, "sorry it don't work for you".

Then why not ask for some sample pills?

I can't go to a grocery store, order a 20 lb turkey, eat it, and return it.

 

[zendari]

Originally posted by: fornax

Originally posted by: rahvin
Recognizing that half the people that post on AT are children who don't know a damn thing about the world this comment doesn't really supprise me. Doctors have an oath that they follow, although I don't doubt there are some bad doctors out there (I have encountered a couple) the vast majority of them are consumate professionals and to besmirch them all with these libelous statements is a perfect statement of your ignorance.

I wasn't aware the oath was "prescribe the most expensive drug out there and if possible, fill it at the pharmacy I own". Sure, there are professionals among doctors, but my limited (thankfully) experience is that they are far and few between. Many of them were among the worst students in college. There was an interesting paper on the average GRE scores of different disciplines. Best: astronomy and physics. Worst: a bunch of humanitarian "sciences" and medical doctors. As with any profession, there are good, bad, and ugly. But it seems that lately the last two categories are far too prevalent in the medical professions.

You always have the option of not attending a doctor.